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                          Frequently Asked Questions

                          Who needs acupuncture?   
                          you do!  find yourself on this list.  Click here.

                          What can acupuncture treat?
                          most everything.  Click here.

                          Does it work?
                          Yes, acupuncture is very effective for almost any condition. 
                          • Click here to see a very comprehensive report from the World Health Organization reviewing many controlled clinical trials.
                          • Click here to see more research on various conditions.
                          • Click here to see testimonials from people who have used acupuncture.

                          How much does it cost?
                          very affordable!   Click here.

                          Is it safe?
                          It is about the safest effective treatment you can have!  Click here.

                          Does it hurt?
                          Most people find that acupuncture is not uncomfortable or painful. Click here.

                          Does insurance cover acupuncture treatments?  
                          That depends on your insurance company and whether this is a month with an "O" in it. (okay just kidding about that last part).

                          My clinic does not currently take insurance, to help keep your fees affordable. Click here to learn more.

                          What you pay is about the same as you'd pay for a 'co-pay', with no restrictions put on you or me from the Big Insurance Companies. And, I can give you a receipt, or accept your Flexible Savings or Health Savings Account payment in most cases.  Click here to learn more about fees.

                          Are acupuncture treatments tax deductible?
                          Yes! The costs of acupuncture and prescribed herbal medicine are deductible medical expenses.
                          Follow the link above to see how much the IRS permits you to deduct. 

                          Resources for Further Reading:
                          The Cleveland Clinic has some great acupuncture resources, including a downloadable 'acupuncture fact sheet'.


                          Ask me a question about acupuncture that I did not answer in this FAQ. 


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